Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: Pexis of the great vessels and pericardium combined with the support of the lower sternum, using a contralateral costal cartilage graft following the standard Ravitch's repair of pectus excavatum, has been used in 6 children during the past 5 years. In addition to respiratory symptoms, diagnosis of tracheobronchomalacia was made by bronchoscopy using an ultrathin fiberscope. RESULTS: Using the described operative technique, an excellent cosmetic and functional result was obtained in 5 of 6 children. However, atelectasis of the left lower lobe and the narrowing of the left mainstem bronchus continued postoperatively in one patient, which required the insertion of the Palmaz stent in the left mainstem bronchus. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | S Kamata, N Usui, T Sawai, Y Tazuke, K Nose, H Kawahara, A Okada |
Journal | Journal of pediatric surgery
(J Pediatr Surg)
Vol. 36
Issue 11
Pg. 1650-2
(Nov 2001)
ISSN: 1531-5037 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 11685693
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright 2001 by W.B. Saunders Company. |
Topics |
- Cartilage
(transplantation)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Funnel Chest
(surgery)
- Humans
- Male
- Ribs
- Tracheal Diseases
(complications)
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